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The impact of sarcopenia on outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease undergoing colorectal surgery.

Matthew W TrinderMatthew CliffordAimee Lee JonesTalia ShepherdAbraham O Jacob
Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2021)
Sarcopenia significantly increases the risk of major post-operative complications for patients with IBD undergoing colorectal surgery.
Keyphrases
  • patients with inflammatory bowel disease
  • skeletal muscle
  • community dwelling
  • risk factors
  • insulin resistance
  • adipose tissue